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As any one of these everted lips could act as a scraper it was a matter of indifference which struck the bottom when the dredge was lowered.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various

Straight, everted sides, flat rims, with slightly raised edges, one small flat loop handle secured to rim.

From North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century by Watkins, C. Malcolm

The rectum may become everted and paralyzed, and the bowels move spontaneously.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

When fully everted, it is further recognizable by a large, undivided body hanging from the vulva, and two horns or divisions which hang down toward the hocks.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

The mouth is anterior and slightly ventral; it leads into a protrusible pharynx armed with recurved teeth that can be everted.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various